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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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